How to deal with the pain of Bursitis

Joint stiffness, swelling, redness of the skin, and a warm to the touch feeling are symptoms of Bursitis. “Fluid–filled sacs lubricate and cushion pressure points between your bones and the tendons and muscles near your joints,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

When these sacs, called Bursae, become inflamed and swollen they can cause pain and stiffness. The condition known as Bursitis affects joints and is usually due to trauma, overuse, repetitive motion, but can be caused by other conditions such as an infection, arthritis or gout.

Usually pain subsides in about 10 days to two weeks. If pain is acute, unusually swollen, shooting pains, redness, rash, or if a fever is present it is important to seek medical attention. When the presence of other conditions that decreases the effectiveness of the immune system or the use of medications that may increases the risk of infection are present it may be best to consult a medical professional.

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Treatment includes rest and refraining from using the area as much as possible, use ice to reduce the swelling, and take ibuprofen or non-steroidal drugs to reduce pain and swelling. Rarely is surgery needed to remove the fluid from the Bursa.

If you need a gentle ice application to reduce swelling go to Maine Warmers. Their corn-filled heat packs Back Warmers and Neck Warmers provide cold therapy to reduce swelling and pain or heat therapy to relax stiff muscles and help flexibility. It is best to consult a physician before using heat or ice on injuries.
can be frozen and used as gentle ice packs.